Honorable Robert Bunda

President of the Senate

Twenty-Third State Legislature

Regular Session of 2006

State of Hawaii

Sir:

Your Committee on Judiciary and Hawaiian Affairs, to which was referred Governor's Message No. 373, submitting for study and consideration the nomination of:

begs leave to report as follows:

Your Committee received testimony in support of DANE K. ODA's nomination from three members of the House of Representatives; the Chairman of the Hawaii Paroling Authority; a member of the Hawaii Paroling Authority; Grove Farm Company, Incorporated; and five individuals.

Mr. Oda received his bachelor of arts degrees in sociology and psychology from the University of Hawaii in 1970. He received his master of arts in sociology from the University of Hawaii in 1971.

Mr. Oda was research assistant for the State Law Enforcement and Juvenile Delinquency Planning Agency in 1971, and then became a research coordinator for the County of Kauai's Prosecuting Attorney's Office. During this time period, he was also an instructor at Kauai Community College. In February 1973, Mr. Oda became a member of the Kauai Police Department, rising to the rank of sergeant. He joined McCabe, Hamilton & Remy as the Kauai Terminal Manager in 1981 and held that position until December 2002.

Your Committee finds that Mr. Oda has been a member of the Hawaii Paroling Authority from July 2003 and since that time, Mr. Oda has consistently and conscientiously rendered decisions that are fair, firm, and consistent with public welfare. Mr. Oda has displayed mature judgment, keen insight, and an awareness of the complex issues that face parole board members.

As affirmed by the record of votes of the members of your Committee on Judiciary and Hawaiian Affairs that is attached to this report, your Committee, after full consideration of the background, experience, and qualifications of the nominee, has found the nominee to be qualified for the position to which nominated and recommends that the Senate advise and consent to the nomination.